With people living longer and needing a little bit of extra care in their older years, an active senior community is often a great option for them. Unfortunately, many people don’t want to consider this option because there are many myths about living in senior communities that they believe. Here are some of the more common myths and the actual truth behind them.

I’m Better Off to Stay in My Own Home
While it might seem like staying in your own home during your retirement years offers you more freedom, it’s not always the best option. For instance, when you live in your own home, you are still responsible for upkeep, maintenance, housework and other everyday needs. And if for some reason you fall, it could be hours or even days before anybody realizes it. When you live in an active senior community, you are surrounded by people every day. Many communities provide housekeeping services, lawn maintenance and more. That leaves you with the freedom to spend your time doing other things.

Staying in My Own Home is More Affordable
When you crunch the numbers, you will typically find that staying in your home instead of moving to an active senior community could actually cost you more money. When you figure in property taxes, mortgage payments (if you’re still paying them), paying for a health club, meals and maintenance, you’re spending a lot of your income each month on living expenses. But most adult communities include many of these amenities. In addition to that, they also offer professional medical services, skilled nursing care and more. Even if you do end up spending a little more for one of these facilities, you are often better off because of the increased security, medical care and other services that you receive.

Senior Adult Communities are Full of Sick and Dying People
Although many people believe this myth, a senior adult community is not where older people go and wait to die. These types of communities are full of retirees who are looking for a way to enjoy some of the best years of their lives. They are looking for a place that is secure so they don’t have to be concerned about their safety. They are looking for communities that offer a variety of activities so they can stay busy, learn new skills and have fun. And most importantly, they are looking for other retirees to build friendships with. In fact, many senior communities require residents to be in decent health before they even allow them to be a resident. So you can expect to find active people who are in decent health when you move to one of these places.

When you have decided to move into an active adult community, there’s no better place to live than Golden Spike Estates. They offer affordable rates with a staff dedicated to your security and well-being.